Tai Chi for COPD - An Alternative to Pulmonary RehabThere are a number of treatment approaches for COPD. Some people benefit from medication, while others improve their breathing and quality of...reactionscomments
Tests and Diagnosis Part 2This is Part 2 of Tests and Diagnosis. Here you will learn about the PFT, FEV and more. Part 1 can be...reactionscomments
Is COPD A Systemic Disorder?Most of us think of COPD as a lung disorder. And for the most part, it is. It’s associated with emphysema and...reactions2comments
Be Prepared! Fires and Fireworks 2018It’s the end of May and we’ve gone from wood burning furnaces and fireplaces to firepits. Soon will be fireworks and wildfires...reactionscomments
Lung Cancer: What To KnowCOPDers are at an increased risk of developing lung cancer. Most people with COPD will not develop. Still, researchers are aware of...reactions3comments
Traveling With COPDHaving COPD doesn’t mean that we must be homebound, it just means that we travel with a focus on health. Taking a...reactions2comments
At The Onset Of COPDWhat is COPD? COPD is Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease which is an umbrella term used to describe progressive lung diseases including emphysema...reactionscomments
Airway Tree Variations - Another Clue to COPD RiskCOPD is the fourth leading cause of death in the U.S. and affects 16 million people. Additional millions have the disease, but...reactionscomments
SnowflakesYesterday I was watching the snow fall and was reminded of our science study, so many years ago, where we were taught...reactionscomments
The Old Gray MareWhat a morning! I woke up feeling pretty good. I can hear a bit of wheezing, which doesn’t happen often, because I’m...reactions2comments
Coping With Depression When You Have COPDDo you ever feel sad, blue or down in the dumps when you think about living with COPD? If so, you're certainly...reactions7comments
Paying for Medications with COPDThe cost of life saving medications is on the rise. Many of the inhalers, steroids, and combination drugs are expensive. If you...reactions8comments
My TherapySometimes in life, I have felt sad, defeated, happy, tired, excited, free, loved, goofy! I find that my happy place is doing...reactions1comment
Bite Sized BitsHave you ever heard the joke: Well, probably you have since that's one of the oldest jokes in existence. It dawned on...reactions3comments
Saying GoodbyeOn January 16, 2018 I said goodbye to my mom. She didn’t have COPD, she had 2 types of cancer. It was...reactions1comment
Education - Don't Wait For It!I have COPD, but I also see and take care of many COPD patients on a daily basis while working in the...reactionscomments
A Day In A Life With COPDThis article took a lot of thought. I have other health issues aside from COPD, and one compounds the other. Sometimes it’s...reactions2comments
Happy New Year 2018!It’s hard to believe that the new year is upon us. My mom used to say that time flies as a person...reactionscomments
COPD, Obesity and MeThe last thing that I want to tell a group of people is that I’m overweight. I’m not just overweight, I’m obese...reactions5comments
Eating Healthy Throughout the HolidaysMaybe this should be titled, “How to eat so that we don’t ruin last year’s resolution." Yep, that would be my title...reactionscomments
